Crofton, Cumbria
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Crofton is an area of Thursby, Allerdale district of Cumbria, England. It is 6.4 miles (10.3 km) west-southwest of Carlisle. In 1870-72 the township had a population of 105.[1]
Crofton | |
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Archway at the entrance to drive up to the site of Crofton Hall | |
OS grid reference | NY305505 |
• London | 261 miles (420 km) SSE |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CARLISLE |
Postcode district | CA5 |
Dialling code | 016973 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
54.844846°N 3.081647°W / 54.844846; -3.081647 |
Historically a part of Cumberland, Crofton was one of three small townships in the centre of the former Parish of Thursby. It was originally called Croft-town, derived from the word Croft, as the town standing upon the Crofts.
Notable landmarks were Crofton Place, the seat of Sir Wastel Brisco, Bart. It also became a surname to John Crofton. Although Crofton Hall was demolished in about 1955–1956, some of the estate buildings remain, and the gateway and pond are notable remnants.